Luxury Danube River Golf Cruise
14 Nights – 26 August to 9 September 2027
Budapest to Munich including 7 Night Cruise
8 Golf Games
Share twin/double from AUD 19,950 per person (AUD 39,900 per Stateroom)
Single from AUD 25,500
Non Golfers (twin share with golfer or single) – Reduction of AUD 5,000 pp
Trendsetter Travel Golf Tours invites you to join us on our inaugural Danube River Golf Cruise commencing in Budapest and concluding in Vilshofen. Pre-cruise we will spend 3 nights in Budapest and post cruise, 4 nights in Munich. The Danube is the last of the major navigable European rivers on which TTGT has not run a golf cruise. Your hosts sailed on AmaMagna (the sister ship of AmaRudi) in August 2025 to scope this 600 km section of the Danube River and concluded it is indeed very scenic and with a wealth of excellent courses near the river, merits a golf cruise tour. The cruise tour, with an immersive 7-night cruise onboard AmaWaterways’ AmaRudi, is structured to present to you the histories of Budapest and Munich and simultaneously enjoy golf at a selection of the best golf courses in Hungary, Austria and Bavaria.
Both a 7 and 8 game golf programme is offered. This includes 2 games pre-cruise in Budapest and 2 games post-cruise in Munich. On the cruise itself there are 4 games, with your choice to play just 3, or all 4. Those selecting only 3 games are entitled to a discount. Our golf programme includes 3 of the top 10 golf courses in Austria and 3 of Bavaria’s leading golf courses. In Budapest, we will play the same course twice.
Apart from the pleasures of golf, our stay in Budapest affords us plenty of time to self-explore and also enjoy one or two of the offered tours while onboard AmaRudi. Most will not know of Budapest’s turbulent history over the past 100 years – including its role as an Axis Power in WWII, its eventual occupation by Germany, the Hundred Day Siege and its capture by the Soviet Union that lead to 35 years under communist rule within the Iron Curtain. Hungary finally became a democratic state in 1990, after which the process of rebuilding and restoration commenced. Budapest, now largely restored, is a beautiful city and with many UNESCO designated sites, makes for fascinating exploration on foot.
When not playing golf from the cruise, you will be free to participate in included AmaWaterways tours, most of which offer standard and more active hiking or biking options. We encourage you to join these tours in both Budapest and Bratislava. Vienna will undoubtedly be another highlight along this beautiful river peppered with several less famous but equally charming towns and villages.
On completion of our cruise, we will transfer to Munich where again there will be ample time to combine both golfing and touring. In Munich, explore the historic walled city centre and join our full day tour which includes the BMW factory/museum and the preserved site of the Dachau Concentration Camp.
Our pre and post-cruise hotel stays are at 5-star properties, namely the Kempinski in Budapest and the Rocco Forte Charles Hotel in Munich. Both are well-located and offer refined luxury in these gracious cities.
Significant additional information on the AmaWaterways component of our tour can be found on the following link: https://www.amawaterways.au/au/ships/amamagna
Your tour hosts are Adrienne Witteman and David Cooper, Directors/Co-Owners of Trendsetter Travel Golf Tours. Both are enthusiastic golfers and longstanding members of one of Sydney’s most prestigious golf clubs. They have golfed and cruised extensively around the world and invite you to join them on this fantastic cruise and golf tour.
Four days later, after the 9 September 2027 conclusion of our tour, TTGT will commence an 18-night Crystal Golf Cruise from Lisbon to Rome. Interested guests have the option of taking either or both 9-night cruise options: Lisbon to Barcelona 13/22 Sept or Barcelona to Rome 22 Sept/1 Oct. That itinerary has already been released (see www.trendsettertravel.com.au/GC70) .
Those on the Budapest to Munich Golf Cruise will receive an AUD 250 pp contribution to their travel costs from Munich to Lisbon if joining either 9 night cruise option or AUD 500 pp if joining the 18 night golf cruise. The cruise must be booked through Trendsetter to qualify for this discount. The combined river and golf cruise is another excellent back to back golf tour option for those looking for a low effort way to extend their stay among the charms of Europe.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Thursday 26 August 2027 – Budapest
Arrive independently in Budapest and check into the 5-star Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, our hotel for the next 3 nights. Enjoy Premium Deluxe category, 30 sqm accommodation with king or twin configuration, and a spacious bathroom with walk in shower and separate bath. The Kempinski is located in the heart of Budapest and is an easy walk to countless restaurants, many with outdoor seating for a perfect summer’s dinner.
You will spend 4 x days and nights in Budapest and have a wonderful opportunity to learn about the turbulent 20th century history of Budapest including pre WWII, Hungary’s part in joining the Axis forces with Germany, its eventual occupation by Germany, 100 day siege at the end of WWII and eventual capture and then occupation by the Soviet Union. This then followed 35 years of communist rule under the Iron Curtain of Soviet satellite countries. Independence followed in 1990. Hungary now presents as a democratic country with Budapest one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Much has been rebuilt since the devastation resulting from the battle for Budapest at the end of WWII and the city abounds with UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Your hotel is located in the heart of Budapest and is an easy walk to countless restaurants many with outdoor seating.
Additional hotel nights are available at EUR 330 per night, inclusive of taxes, service charges and breakfast.
Tonight, meet at 7.00 pm for TTGT’s welcome drinks and dinner at the Kempinski Hotel.
Accommodation – 3 nights – Kempinski Hotel – Erzsébet tér 7-8 · 1051 Budapest
Day 2 – Friday 27 August 2027 – Budapest – Golf Game 1 – BOTANIQ Máriavölgyi Golf Club
Golf Game 1 – Today we play the first of our two Budapest golf games on the BOTANIQ Máriavölgyi Golf Club, a 40 minute drive from our hotel. BOTANIQ Máriavölgyi Golf Club is the stand-out golf course within an acceptable drive of Budapest. When visiting in August 2025, we were impressed by the well-conditioned and challenging golf course, the grand club rooms and magnificent bar areas overlooking an expansive outdoor terrace. The golf course is built over rolling countryside with water hazards regularly in play. The short but challenging par 3, 17th hole island green is a fun test of one’s golf skills.
Day 3 – Saturday 28 August 2027 – Budapest – Golf Game 2 – BOTANIQ Máriavölgyi Golf Club
Golf Game 2 – Better prepared after yesterday’s game, you’ll be looking to improve today’s score for sure as we play BOTANIQ Máriavölgyi Golf Club for a second time. To add to the fun, we’ve added in Hungarian Champion Ladies and Mens 36 hole singles events, in addition to our usual 18 hole stableford single and 2BBB competitions.
Day 4 – Sunday 29 August 2027 – Budapest – Board AmaRudi
Today enjoy a relaxing breakfast followed by a free morning before a noon transfer to the AmaRudi, our home for the next 7 nights. [Please note, the transfer time is approximate]
AmaRudi is named after AmaWaterways’ co-Founder, co-Owner and President Rudi Schreiner. As the newly launched sister ship to Amamagna, it is the widest riverboat in Europe and has twice the area/tonnage of standard European riverboats. We have contracted a selection of the best and largest suites on AmaRudi, and can offer a 33 sqm (Cat. SA) or 44 sqm suite (Cat. GS). This size of suite is two to three times the size of a balcony room/suite on most European river cruise competitors’ ships.
Apart from the luxury of space in your own suite, you’ll enjoy four unique dining venues, lounges, a library, a laundry, gym and two massage rooms, as well as a sizeable pool and pickleball court on the sun deck. The restaurant offerings are comprised of a Main Restaurant, the beautiful Chef’s Table, Jimmy’s (for relaxed, family-style share dining) and Al Fresco, with intimate seasonal dining by night and casual fare by day.
Day 5 – Monday 30 August 2027 – Budapest – Depart 5.30 pm
AmaRudi will remain berthed in Budapest until after 5 pm. So today, until then, you will have the chance to take guided tours of the Buda (hilly) and Pest (flat) sides of the Danube River.
Perhaps enjoy a tour that walks you through the city’s Castle District to marvel at the fairytale turrets of the Fisherman’s Bastion and take in the breathtaking panorama below. Or, for the more athletic among us, enjoy a hike to Budapest’s Castle Hill. In the afternoon, there’s a walking tour of Pest to include the Hungarian Parliament Building and the many monuments and historic buildings lining the historic Pest side of the Danube.
Day 6 – Tuesday 31 August 2027 – Bratislava – Slovakia – berthing 2 pm to 8 pm
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is a fascinating city and is unique in being the only European city to abut two countries, Hungary and Austria. Its title as the Coronation City of Kings reflects it having hosted crowning ceremonies for 11 Hungarian kings and queens between 1536 and 1830.
Shortly after the break-up of the Soviet occupation of Eastern Europe in 1990, Czechoslovakia split into two countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Much of the history of Slovakia can be learnt during an AmaWaterways walking tour of Bratislava today, or for the more active, a hike to Bratislava’s castle overlooking the city with magnificent views of the Danube River and three neighbouring countries. [The following image is of AmaRudi’s sister ship AmaMagna since construction of the former is not yet completed at time of publication].
Day 7 – Wednesday 1 September 2027 – Vienna – Austria – berthing 8 am to 11.30 pm – Golf Game 3 – Colony Golf Club Gutenhof
Today, we berth in the outskirts of Vienna, the capital of Austria with a population of around two million citizens. Known as perhaps the world’s most liveable city, it is famous for classical music, imperial history, coffeehouse culture and museums. After golf, why not spend some time ashore? With AmaRudi not departing until 11.00 p.m. you might even be tempted to dine on Vienna’s best Wiener Schnitzel at one of several renowned restaurants.
Golf Game 3: Crossing the Danube River, we drive 30 minutes south of Vienna to play the West Course at Colony Golf Club Gutenhof (1989), ranked #3 in Austria. The club comprises 2 x 18 hole courses and has previously hosted the Austrian Ladies and Mens’ Golf Opens.
Day 8 – Thursday 2 September 2027 – Krems (8 am to 2 pm) – Spitz (4.30 pm to 7 pm) Golf Game 4 - Diamond Country Club
AmaRudi berths this morning in Krems an der Donau for 6 hours and then sails up the Danube for a little over 2 hours to Spitz. Located alongside the Danube River, Krems an der Donau (population circa 25,000) has one of Austria’s most beautifully preserved medieval town centres and there should be time for a short walk around the town before we head to golf.
Golf Game 4: Diamond Country Club, the #7 ranked golf course in Austria is a regular venue for the Austrian Open. Post golf and after a relaxing drink or two and prize giving, we will transfer to Spitz, a small village with around 1200 residents, to reboard AmaRudi.
Day 9 – Friday 3 September 2027 – Linz – Austria - berthing 9.30 am to 9.30 pm– Golf Game 5 – Linz St Florian Golf Club
AmaRudi will berth for 12 hours in Linz, the third most populous city in Austria (120,000 residents) after Vienna and Graz. Our berth is central so after returning from golf, take the opportunity for an easy walk to the old town centre, with the largest town square in Austria.
Golf Game 5 – Today we play Linz St Florian Golf Club (1976), the leading course in the area and the 9th ranked course in Austria. Designed by British architect Donald Harradine, it has a demanding routing through rolling countryside with many strategically placed lakes. Post golf, the terrace adjoining the clubrooms is a relaxing venue to enjoy an Austrian wine or beer.
Day 10 – Saturday 4 September 2027 – Passau (9 am to 12.30 pm) – Vilshoven (4.30 pm – overnight) – Golf Game 6
This morning, we berth in Passau, another historic Danube River town located at the confluence of 3 rivers – the Ils, Inn and Danube rivers. AmaRudi stays here only 3 hours before relocating to our overnight berth, Vilshofen.
Golf Game 6: Today we coach a short distance south of the Danube River to the magnificent Quellness Golf Resort, with its three Bernhard Langer designed championship golf courses – (1) Beckenbauer, (2) Porsche and (3) Brunnwies. We are booked to play the Beckenbauer Course, the venue for many European Golf Tour events. After golf and drinks, we’ll rejoin AmaRudi at its new berth in the pretty town of Vilshoven.
Day 11 – Sunday 5 September 2027 – Disembark AmaRudi – Transfer to Munich
This morning bid farewell to AmaRudi as the cruise component of the tour concludes after breakfast. Our transfer by coach/luggage van to Munich will take around 2.5 hours (with a convenience stop half way) and following our lunchtime arrival you are free to sightsee or wander as you wish.
Located near the Alps, Munich, with a population of 1.6 million, is the 3rd largest city in Germany and is the main city in Bavaria, the large region of southern Germany. Renowned as one of Germany’s wealthiest and safest cities, it is also known for its elegant architecture, museums, beer culture, and high quality of life.
Your room at The Charles Hotel is large, with an area of 40 sqm, can be king or twin bedded and features a bath and stand-alone shower.
Day 12 – Monday 6 September 2027 – Munich - Golf Game 7 - St Eurach Golf Club
Golf Game 7: After a relaxing breakfast we will travel 45 minutes to the foot of the Alps to play the highly rated St Eurach Golf Club. Designed by renowned golf course architect Donald Harradine in 1972, this is one of the leading golf courses in Bavaria and has been the venue for many European Tour events.
Day 13 – Tuesday 7 September 2027 –– Munich Day of Guided Tour
An interesting day awaits. An orientation tour of Munich will include a visit to the BMW motor works, with a 60 minute guided tour of the BMW Museum housing historic and modern BMW vehicles, motorcycles, engines and prototypes encompassing 100 years of history. After a relaxing lunch, there is an optional visit the nearby Dachau Concentration Camp with those choosing to forego this visit being delivered back to The Charles Hotel for a free afternoon.
The Dachau Memorial Site marks the location of the former SS‑run Dachau concentration camp. It was built in 1933, shortly after Hitler came to power, and was intended to house political prisoners of the Nazi regime. Over time, this expanded to include British spies, members of the resistance and others. After 1945, the site was transformed into a memorial and museum to commemorate the victims, preserve history, and educate visitors.
The memorial includes the original grounds, historical buildings, former crematorium, maintenance building and exhibitions documenting the history of the camp and its victims. Dachau should not be confused with the Death Camps of the Nazi regime which were built solely for mass killings and were located outside of Germany. The camp was liberated by USA forces under the ultimate command of General George Patton on 29 April 2025 when it still housed some 32,000 prisoners, most in extremely poor health.
Day 14 – Wednesday 8 September 2027 – Munich – Golf Game 8 – Valley Golf Club
Golf Game 8 – Our final tour game is at Golf Valley Munchen, more commonly known as Valley Golf Club, and ranked #40 in Germany and #7 in southwest Germany. At last count there were 436 x 18 hole golf courses in Germany which indicates the value of this ranking. The course comprising three nines and is located only 35 minutes from our hotel. The 7th hole island green is a true test of a player’s skill.
Tonight, we will meet up at 7 pm for drinks followed by our farewell dinner.
Day 15 – Thursday 9 September 2027
Say goodbye to your many newfound friends today as we end the tour after breakfast.
For those joining our Crystal Symphony Golf Cruise commencing 13 September, you will have 4 nights to spend as you please with a AUD250/500 pp credit towards the travel necessary to get you to Lisbon or Barcelona. The credit will be applied to your final balance invoice and it is not necessary to make your travel arrangements for this component with Trendsetter.
You can extend your stay in Munich at The Charles Hotel at EUR 690/room night including taxes and breakfast.
AmaWaterways - AmaRudi
Operated by AmaWaterways, AmaRudi is scheduled for completion in early 2027 and will commence operation many months prior to our cruise. AmaRudi offers 98 x suites and staterooms with a maximum guest cohort of 196 (less with single occupancy rooms). Details on the various stateroom/suite categories can be found on the following link (reference is to AmaMagna which is the mirror image of the under construction AmaRudi:
https://www.amawaterways.nz/ships/amamagna-river-cruise-ship#Staterooms
AmaRudi Deck Plan
Trendsetter Travel Golf Tours has a group allocation of 4 x GS, 14 x SA and 4 x D category rooms to accommodate up to 36 golfers. From experience, the highest category rooms sell out fastest so interested participants should book early. Lower category rooms (with reduced price points) are available upon request. Our 4 x GS and 14 x SA suites are all at the front of AmaRudi on the top deck.
The Finer Details
Inclusions, pricing and various conditions of this escorted golf cruise are detailed below:
Pricing of smaller, lower category staterooms than the contracted GS and SA are available upon request. We have included the smallest bottom deck category rooms (Category E) mainly for single travellers but it is available for twin/double occupancy. While small, these Category E rooms are larger than most other rooms offered by rival European river cruise operators. Pricing on Category rooms SB, AA, AB and D are available up on request and are subject to availability (as TTGT does not hold any under contract).
Non-golfers – tour price reduces by AUD 5,000 pp on both a twin share and single occupancy basis.
- Inclusions
- The 14 night/15 day golf cruise/tour comprises a 7-night highly inclusive luxury cruise onboard AmaRudi, with 3 nights pre-cruise in the 5-star Kempinski Hotel, Budapest and 4 nights post-cruise in the 5 star The Charles Hotel in Munich;
- Meals as specified to include breakfast, lunch and dinner daily onboard AmaRudi, a welcome dinner with drinks in Budapest, farewell dinner with drinks in Munich and breakfast at all hotel stays;
- On AmaRudi, included wine and beer over dinner and lunch and cocktail hour pre dinner. No surcharges at any of the 4 x restaurants on AmaRudi. For suites SA and GS, butler service and unlimited laundry.
- 8 rounds of golf as specified with green fees, carts, drinks post golf and prize money;
- Coach transfers as a group throughout tour;
- 1 day of guided touring (including lunch) in Munich.
- Not included
- Golf club hire
- Flights
- Travel Insurance (see below)
- Items of a personal nature
- Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended – and is recommended you purchase at the time of deposit to fully protect your payments in the event of cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Tee times have been booked for all 8 golf courses. These are the best courses available to us at each location and all have been chosen in terms of quality, conditioning and access to sufficient motorised carts. The option exists to opt out of one of the four games on the cruise – with a credit of AUD 350 pp provided if this option is taken up.
- A non-refundable deposit of AUD 4,000 pp for twin share and AUD 6,000 for a single traveller is payable upon confirmation. The non-refundable balance of payment will be due in full by 26 April 2027.
- Additional nights pre- and post-tour, including breakfast, are available at EUR 330/room (Budapest) and EUR 690/room (Munich)
- If for whatever reason you need to cancel from the tour, we will refund 80% of your deposit payment subject to a replacement guest being found to take up your place.
- If the AUD/EUR exchange rate (mid-point) is below 0.55 at the time of final payment, we reserve the right to adjust tour pricing on 50% of the tour price (the percentage of tour costed in EUR – the balance of tour is costed in AUD) by the percentage amount the mid point AUD/EUR exchange rate is below 0.55 as at 16 April 2027.
- Payment may be made either by bank transfer/credit card as follows:
- Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre Pty Ltd, BSB 012 003, ACC NO. 8334 12763 or
- by credit card using the following link (or by contacting Trendsetter Travel to process payment) – http://pay.travelpay.com.au/trendset reference is your surname:
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For further information on our Danube River Golf Cruise, please contact either David Cooper by email david@trendsettertravel.com.au or on mobile + 61 (0) 413 010 638
